In the past two decades, drug addiction and overdose-related deaths have been on the rise. More recently, opioid addiction in particular affects more employers and families every day. As of October 2015, the nation affirmed that opioid addiction is a national epidemic...

While we encourage clients to recruit young professionals with fresh skills and innovative ideas, we can’t forget about older, seasoned employees who have already built companies from the ground up. This wisdom and experience cannot be taught. It takes time and...

Most businesses try to avoid anything controversial or political, and for good reason. In today’s polarized political climate, even the barest hint of offensive speech or actions can have repercussions, even accidentally. Whether your business is public-facing or not,...

Some employees always seem to be looking for creative ways to get more paid time off. Some of us, however, have the opposite problem. We never seem to be able to find the “right time” to take our PTO. Maybe we’re afraid we won’t seem as hard-working or valuable to our...

Does this sound familiar? You interview candidates for a job opening, you find a qualified applicant who fits the bill, he or she has a good interview, and after careful consideration, your company extends an employment offer—except you never hear back. For days or...

When workers are stressed out, bad things happen. Sustained stress can lead to poor morale, employee turnover, at-work substance abuse, and even workplace violence. While some occasional stress is normal, routinely high stress can be a recipe for disaster at your...

Tough conversations with employees are one of the most uncomfortable parts of being an employer. To add to our stress, they can also sometimes open businesses up to unexpected liability. Nevertheless, these conversations are unavoidable and must happen in order for an...

Kush. K2. Spice. Fake weed. Synthetic cannabinoids go by many names, but whatever you call them, they’re becoming a big headache for employers. They’re sold as “incense” or other legal products, but their appeal to users is as a safe and legal alternative to marijuana...

It’s that time of year. Many of your employees have made a resolution to live a healthier lifestyle, drop some pounds, and get active in 2018. Unfortunately, on average, 80 percent of them will give up on their resolution by February. As an employer, you can still...

Why should you thank someone for doing their job? Why should you thank anyone for simply doing what they’re paid to do? The answer is clear: We know that showing gratitude and acknowledging the work of our employees and coworkers helps motivate a team and to feel more...